Baylor College of Medicine School

The Basics

Overall, how satisfied are you with this program?

Response Avg	# Responders
9.50	4

0 = Terrible, 10 = World Class

What do you like most?

"BCM has been doing the 1.5 year basic science, 2.5 year clinicals curriculum for years now. It is extremely student friendly and lends itself to a lot of flexibility, which is very helpful for succeeding in USMLE prep and residency planning." | Report Response

"1.5 year preclinicals, flexibility in scheduling, dedication to teaching of attendings, amazing clinical facilities" | Report Response

"The 1.5 year pre-clinical curriculum is amazing. Exceptional Step 1 scores prove it. World-class faculty and classmates. School is surrounded by renowned hospitals." | Report Response

"Superior basic science and clinical curriculum. 3 afternoons off per week, and only 1.5 yr of basic sciences. AMAZING faculty within a structured mentoring program. Also, the class composition is mostly relaxed and easy going yet studious." | Report Response

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What do you like least?

"Though the student body is overall collaborative, BCM still has a very competitive atmosphere. Maybe this is the case wherever you go, but I've always felt that expectations from faculty are set extremely high." | Report Response

"cost of parking!" | Report Response

"The parking. But the public transportation system is adequate if you leave reasonably close." | Report Response

"The summers here can get hot and muggy since it is tropical weather." | Report Response

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The Details

Does the student body seem cooperative or competitive?

Response Avg	# Responders
8.67	3

0 = Competitive, 10 = Cooperative

Does the environment seem supportive for underrepresented minorities?

Response Avg	# Responders
7.33	3

0 = Not at all, 10 = Very

Does the environment seem supportive for lesbian/gay/bisexual/transsexual students?

Response Avg	# Responders
7.67	3

0 = Not at all, 10 = Very

Does the environment seem supportive for married students?

Response Avg	# Responders
9.00	3

0 = Not at all, 10 = Very

Does the environment seem supportive for students with disabilities?

Response Avg	# Responders
7.00	3

0 = Not at all, 10 = Very

Does the environment seem supportive for older/non-traditional students?

Response Avg	# Responders
9.00	3

0 = Not at all, 10 = Very

Do you/did you feel well prepared for your board exams?

No responses

0 = Not at all, 10 = Very

How approachable are faculty members?

Response Avg	# Responders
9.25	4

0 = Not at all, 10 = Very

What are the facilities and clinics like (old/new, well maintained, etc.)?

No responses

How do students from this program do after graduation - are they adequately prepared for practice?

"Our match goes pretty well each year. It helps that we have had the highest average STEP I score in the nation the past several years." | Report Response

"Extremely well. Our match list this year was outstanding. Many students choose to stay in Texas, but those who wanted competitive programs on the East and West coast had no problems getting them." | Report Response

"Reportedly very well." | Report Response

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